F.A.Q.

Yes! Our site will typically detect your geolocation and display your local currency with a flag and currency code. This is displayed under the price on each product page. If you’d like to change the currency you can manually choose one from the dropdown on any product page and your chosen currency will be displayed across the entire site for the rest of your visit and checkout.

You can find the currency selector under the price on each product page.

We also have a handful of localized sites which will always set the correct currency automatically:

🇺🇸: xyrena.com
🇨🇦: xyrena.com/ca
🇬🇧: xyrena.co.uk
🇩🇪: xyrena.de
🇫🇮: xyrena.com/fi
🇦🇹: xyrena.com/at
🇦🇺: xyrena.com.au
🇳🇿: xyrena.com/nz

Our base currency is US Dollars so all conversions displayed are calculated from USD. We use Open Exchange Rates; the same technology trusted by Etsy, Fab.com, Wego, and Kickstarter.

When you checkout the available payment methods will be displayed based on a combination of your chosen currency and billing country. Your payment will be processed in your chosen currency.

Are your products vegan & cruelty-free?

Yes! Our entire line is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Our products contain absolutely no animal-derived ingredients or byproducts including (but not limited to) honey, lanolin, civet, castoreum, ambergris, musk, and carmine.

At no point in the formulation of our products are any ingredients tested on animals by Xyrena, our suppliers, or third-parties. Each and every one of our raw material suppliers have provided a cruelty-free declaration.

Any traditionally animal-derived notes mentioned in our fragrance descriptions (i.e. leather, civet, musk, etc.) are entirely synthetic and included for reference only.

We're certified by:

PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies (click here to see our listing)
Leaping Bunny / Cruelty Free International (click here to see our listing)

We're also a member of The Vegan Trade Council

You can find us listed on popular cruelty-free and vegan blogs as well including Logical Harmony & peta2.

Where's my order confirmation / how can I check my order status?

If after checkout you saw an order confirmation page then you can rest assured that we successfully received your order.

E-Mail: We send an automated order confirmation and receipt immediately upon receiving your order. In every case a customer hasn't received this confirmation it's been for one of two reasons.

A. A typo made during checkout
B. The confirmation went to SPAM (please search your spam folder for an e-mail from Xyrena.com)

SMS: If you opt for SMS/text updates during checkout (which we highly recommend) you'll receive an immediate order confirmation with your order number & we'll send you a shipping confirmation when your order is dispatched along with a tracking number and link.

Account: If you placed an order while logged-in with an existing account or you created one during checkout then you can always see your order history (and status) at Xyrena.com/my-account

No Account: If you placed an order as a guest all you need is your order ID number (provided by us on the order confirmation screen, e-mail, or SMS/text) and your billing e-mail: Xyrena.com/orderstatus

Where do you ship?

We offer shipping to the following countries:

United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, & Puerto Rico)
Canada
United Kingdom
Argentina
Austria (candles, clothing, and accessories only – no parfums)
Australia
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
China (individuals only – in accordance with our Cruelty-Free policy we don't sell parfum to businesses in mainland China)
Columbia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy* (see special instructions here for parfum orders)
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mexico (candles, clothing, and accessories only – no parfums)
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia* (see special instructions here for parfum orders)
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Arab Emirates

*For orders to Italy & Russia containing Extrait de Parfum:

Due to customs regulations we cannot ship perfume to Italy or Russia directly.

We happily ship to Italy and Russia via Shipito, a reputable (A+ Better Business Bureau rated) third-party forwarding company that can handle the special shipping requirements. Here's how to place an order with Xyrena and have it forwarded with Shipito.

Sign up for your free Shipito account here.
During checkout on Xyrena use your normal billing address.
Under Shipping Address select “Ship to a different address?”
Enter the Shipito California, USA warehouse address. You can find the address while logged-in to Shipito here. Make sure to enter your first and last name as registered with Shipito and your personal suite number in the second address line.
Place your order. Shipito will let you know when your package from Xyrena arrives at their warehouse and arrange forwarding to your local address.

Important notes when using Shipito for shipments to Italy and Russia:

Shipito can forward a maximum of 5 bottles of perfume per shipment. To save on shipping altogether we suggest purchasing 2-5 bottles of fragrance from Xyrena since the rates don't differ much from a single bottle.
Russian customers must choose Pony Express as the forwarding courier with Shipito and will incur a Dangerous Goods fee (in addition to standard Shipito fees) of $10 USD per shipment.
Italian customers should choose FedEx as the forwarding courier with Shipito and will incur a Dangerous Goods fee (in addition to standard Shipito fees) of $39 USD per shipment.
If you fill out your own customs form online with Shipito you need to check the Potential Dangerous Goods box, use “perfume” as the Item Name, and set the number of bottles in the Quantity Box. You can also request that Shipito fill out your customs form on your behalf for $7 USD per shipment (reccomended).

NOTE FOR ALL ORDERS OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.: Customers are responsible for any applicable duties, customs fees, or VAT/taxes for shipments outside of the USA. DHL will ask for payment prior to or at the time of delivery. Xyrena is not responsible for shipments that are refused by customers or undeliverable as addressed due to incorrect information provided to us during checkout.

Do you sell your products in China?

As a cruelty-free brand our products are not available in retail stores in mainland China because animal testing is still required by their government for products imported for physical (retail) sale in the country.

We are aware that an unaffiliated company has (in bad faith) registered the trademark ‘Xyrena' in China but we haven't heard of any counterfeit products yet. If you find any Xyrena products sold in mainland China please be aware that these are fake and not produced by or affiliated with us. Only products sold directly through our site or retailers on our stockists page can be guaranteed authentic.

We currently sell products on our site to customers in Hong Kong and are open to retail partnerships because animal testing is not required for physical sales in Hong Kong. For more information check out this great article by Logical Harmony: Can Brands Sell In Hong Kong And Be Cruelty-Free?

We have also applied for the required FDA export documentation to sell products direct to consumers in China via our site starting in August 2019. Direct sales (business to end consumer) of cosmetics are exempt from animal testing requirements. For more information check out this great article and infographic from Ethical Elephant: Understanding China's Animal Testing Laws

What forms of payment do you accept?

For your convenience we offer many different payment options including…

Credit/Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club)
Apple Pay (on compatible devices)
Android / Google / Chrome / Microsoft Payments (on compatible devices)
Klarna
Online Banking (Pay via instant ACH debit using your bank login) Over 1500+ US banks supported including Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and Bank of America
PayPal
AliPay (Available in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore)
Bancontact (Available in Belgium)
EPS (Available in Austria)
Giropay (Available in Germany)
iDeal (Available in the Netherlands)
P24 (Available in Belgium)
SOFORT (Available in Austria, Germany, and Belgium)

Payment options are dependent and automatically displayed based on your chosen currency and billing country.

Do you offer parfum samples?

Currently we only sell full size bottles of our fragrances.

Are your fragrances for men or women?

It's 2022, we don't believe in labels (unless they're designer). Fragrances are a sensory experience and intimate expression of our personalities so we consider all of our releases to be unisex.

What is Extrait de Parfum?

Extrait is typically the strongest type of perfume (a little goes a long way), having the highest concentration of fragrance in an alcohol carrier, with no water added.

“Extrait” should not be confused with “Eau”. Terms like Eau de Parfum, Eau de Cologne, and Eau de Toilette means that water has been added to the formulation, “eau” is French for water.

Our Unisex Extrait de Parfum is competitively priced. We dare you to find a genuine Extrait for less – most brands sell for $200+ for just 1 oz!

Does your labeling include allergen statements?

As a US company our packaging has always met FDA standards, however some of our products don't yet include allergen statements as the FDA only requires the word ‘fragrance' to cover any combination of aromatic compounds meant specifically for fragrance (serving no other functional purpose).

We're in the process of updating all of our packaging to meet European standards which includes disclosing 26 potential skin allergens (exceeding 0.001% concentration) in the ingredients list of each product.

During this transitional phase some original packaging won't include allergens in the ingredient list but all new products will.

We're also in the process of adding ingredient lists to each individual product page on our site. Please refer to product pages for the most current information and potential allergens.

Due to the complex nature of fragrance formulations and our growing catalog we unfortunately can't respond to individual inquiries about specific ingredients.

What does Xyrena mean?

Xyrena is a compound of two terms…

XY – Male & Female chromosomes (hence our unisex fragrances and cosmetics)

RENA – From the Latin word renascor which means “to be renewed or reborn.”

The name Xyrena also means “enchanter” in Old Greek.

And in case you're wondering, the “X” is pronounced as a “Z”.

Do Xyrena products meet IFRA standards?

Yes, our formulas all conform to IFRA (International Fragrance Association) standards and guidelines.

What ingredients are used in your fragrances and candles?

Extrait de Parfum: We use the highest quality fragrance, perfumers alcohol, PPG-20 (a glucose-derived stabilizer), and D&C colorants. We source all of our raw materials in the U.S. and produce the finished product by hand in Austin, Texas. We do not add water to our Extrait de Parfum.

Candles: We use the highest quality fragrance and a proprietary soy wax blend to produce our handmade candles in Austin, Texas.

Do you accept returns?

Due to the personal care and made-to-order nature of Xyrena products we have a strict policy of ABSOLUTELY NO CANCELLATIONS or RETURNS/REFUNDS.

Your selected payment method will be charged at the time you place your order.

For all of our policies please see our Terms & Conditions.

When will I receive my order?

Producing your custom order can take anywhere from as little as 24 hours up to (on the rare occasion) as many as 6 weeks depending on raw material availability and product demand. Please be patient, our luxury made-to-order products may take time but are well worth the wait.

Once your order ships you will receive an e-mail with tracking information. Delivery time depends on your location.

You can check the current status of your order anytime by logging into your MY XYRENA account. If you placed an order as a guest you can view the status here.

For all of our policies please see our Terms & Conditions.

Can I travel with Xyrena fragrances on flights?

The TSA allows carry-on liquids of up to 3.4 oz. (100 ml) per bottle. For full regulations click here. All Xyrena bottles are appropriately labeled and do not need to be carried in their original box.

Extrait de Parfum: 1.7 oz. (50ml) CARRY ON

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